Dartford DA12 area guide
6 sectors · 979 postcodes
Is Dartford DA12 a good place to live?
In Dartford (DA12), recorded crime is 102% above the national average, homes sell for around £347,150 on average, there are 19 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).
Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.
Avg sold price
£347,150
Population
59,589
Recorded crime
459.6
Schools
19
Broadband
83%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Dartford DA12
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Dartford DA12 is rated high. Around 7.1% of properties (1,568 of 22,050) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 301 are at significant risk.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.
Sold-price trend (1995–2026)
Annual average (mean) sold price in DA12, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (128 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in DA12 (May 24–Apr 26, average 488/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 39
- One-person households
- 27%
- Households with children
- 34%
- Households
- 23,148
Owned 60% · Social rent 19% · Private rent 20%
Census 2021 (ONS), for DA12.
Browse sectors
Nearby areas
Dartford DA12: frequently asked questions
Is Dartford DA12 a good place to live?
In Dartford (DA12), recorded crime is 102% above the national average, homes sell for around £347,150 on average, there are 19 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Dartford DA12?
Recorded crime in Dartford DA12 runs at 459.6 per 1,000 properties, 102% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Dartford DA12 safe?
Crime in Dartford DA12 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Dartford DA12 runs at 459.6 per 1,000 properties, 102% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Dartford DA12?
Homes in Dartford DA12 sell for around £347,150 on average, based on 551 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Dartford DA12 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Dartford DA12 is rated high. Around 7.1% of properties (1,568 of 22,050) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 301 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Dartford DA12?
There are 19 schools in Dartford DA12 (11 primary, 3 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Is Dartford DA12 a deprived area?
Dartford DA12 sits in deprivation decile 5 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).